Bücher von Robert Calder

William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was one of the most prominent and productive authors of the twentieth century-and his works have been among the most cinematically transformed in history. For more than five decades, adaptations of his plays, stories, and novels dominated movie theaters and, later, television screens. More than ninety individual works were filmed, and for many filmgoers his name was a greater draw than that of the director. Works such as Of Human Bondage, "The Letter," The Painted Veil, "Rain," The Razor's Edge, and others were produced multiple times, with starring roles sought by actors like Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo, Lionel Barrymore, Charles Laughton, and Bill Murray.This study of the famous author explores the relationship between literature and film, what is involved in adaptation, and how best to judge films based on celebrated books. Robert Calder, the world's leading scholar of Maugham's work, offers fascinating production histories, insight into both fortunate and misguided casting decisions, shrewd analyses of performances and film techniques, and summaries of public and critical responses. Maugham's characters were often conflicted, iconoclastic, and morally out of step with their times, which may have accounted for the popularity of his fiction. Most of Maugham's works could be adapted to satisfy the tastes of moviegoers and the demands of the Hays Office censors, if not the expectations of their author.

Miscellany Numbers: Relating To The Controversies About The Book Of Common Prayer, Episcopal Government, The Power Of The Church In Ordaining Rites And Ceremonies is a book written by Robert Calder in 1713. The book is a collection of various essays and articles that discuss controversial topics related to the Book of Common Prayer, Episcopal government, and the power of the church in ordaining rites and ceremonies. The book provides a historical perspective on these issues and offers insights into the debates and discussions that were taking place in the early 18th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the history of the Book of Common Prayer to the role of bishops in the church. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England and the controversies that surrounded it in the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.